US adjusts view of Iraq “victory”
The Pentagon hoped to quell unrest before a pullout, but violence is changing US goals. Since the day in May 2003 when President Bush stood beneath a banner proclaiming "Mission Accomplished," the course of the conflict in Iraq has been one of optimism followed by revision.

More Iraqis joining outside insurgents
Al Qaeda's top operative in Iraq is drawing growing numbers of Iraqi nationals to his organization, increasing the reach and threat of an insurgent group that has been behind many of the most devastating attacks in the country, U.S. officials and Iraqi government leaders say.

Blast claims 10 at Iraq mosque
More than 200 dead in 3 days

Ten-Foot Poll on Iraq Goals---RESULT

posted Fri 9/16 - Tue 9/27/2005 How do you assess our war in Iraq? Making great progress 7,296- 18% Making some progress 4,135- 10% Not really winning, not really losing 277- 1% Gradually getting bogged down 4,350- 11% FUBAR 24,397- 60% Total votes 40,455-

Bush bids to fix New Orleans and his presidency
The main text of President Bush's nationally televised address last night was the rebuilding of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, but the clear subtext was the rebuilding of a presidency that is now at its lowest point ever

Mexican military's relief workers getting rave reviews in San Antonio, but some are held back by US red tape

Ten-Foot Poll on Katrina Response---RESULT

posted 10a-1115p Thur 9/15/2005 Should Congress investigate the Katrina response problems, or should it be done by an independent 9/11-type commission? Congress 16- 2% Independent 530- 81% No investigation needed 112- 17% Total votes 658-

Parts of New Orleans eerily silent
Around almost every corner, dogs and cats — bony and weak — scavenge for food.

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So You Wanna Be A "Hooters" Girl?
A peek at the beloved boobs-and-beer emporium's employee handbook

New teen survey: Lots of oral sex
Supporters of abstinence-only sex education programs claim they have resulted in young people delaying intercourse, but opponents say they simply have led young people to substitute other risky behaviors, especially oral sex.

Lawsuits allege San Antonio man drugged, sexually abused students almost 40 years ago when they were students in Pueblo, Colorado

Man taking driver's license test crashes car into building

Dog shoots hunter